DDB Families! Mud Turtle is scheduled to run its regular route tomorrow, Tuesday 3/5/24. We appreciate your patience when interruptions happen with our routes.
Good morning DDB families... Mud Turtle route will not be run today as our driver is not available. Please find alternate means of transportation to and from school today. Keep an eye on here for further info on rest of the week. Thank you - Transportstion Dept.
Attention Verde Valley and surrounding communities:
Pre-Enrollment for grades K-8 is now open at Mountain View Preparatory!
Here at MVP, we're proud to offer the esteemed International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, providing a holistic education that fosters critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a passion for lifelong learning. In addition, we have many wonderful after school clubs such as drama, 3-D Printing, Mountain Bike Club, athletics, and many more!
Call today to inquire about availability and pre-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
Mountain View Preparatory: Preparing our students for tomorrow's world!!
Office hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm(excluding holidays)
928-649-8144
mvp.cocsd.us
#mvp #mountainviewpreparatory #mountainviewprep #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation
Click here to watch the CCS video of their Read Across America activities
https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=Y2E2NTA0ZjgzYWEzMWNkZWEyMzI3MzZjYTQxOTNiYWM
We would like to thank our Read Across America Day
guest readers: Mr. King, Mrs. Winters, and Mr. Dave Hay from the American Legion.
#ccs #cottonwoodcommunityschool #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechanging education #drseussbirthday #drseuss #readacrossamerica
Oak Creek School PTO gave students a leaping frog and vinyl sticker to celebrate Leap Day on Thursday! 🐸
#oakcreekschool #ocs #parentteacherorganization #pto #leapyear #leapday #february29th #frog #leapingfrog #studentgift #studentfun #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation
Because of our community's generous donations, Low Income Student Aid, Inc. assisted 1,561 COCSD students last month!
#lowincomestudentaid #lisa #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cottonwoodcommunityschool #drdanielbright #oakcreekschool #lifechangingeducation #verdevalley #northernarizona #title1schools #lowincomefamilies #studentaid #classroomaid #curriculum #basicneeds #fieldtrips #nonprofit #community #taxcreditdonations #education #enrichingclassrooms #nostudentleftout #inclusion #january2024 #makingadifference #impact
The community brought in 147lbs of pop tabs, which made $56 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona! This was the last year Oak Creek School PTO collected pop tabs.
#communityeffort #oakcreekschool #ocs #pto #poptabs #ronaldmcdonaldhouse #ronaldmcdonaldcharities #helpingfamilies #charity #doinggood #makingadifference #recycle #volunteer #lifechangingeducation #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools
DDB's 21st CCLC is fortunate to continue yoyo club, led by Nic SanGiovanni, who was taught as a child for our district's previous yoyo club leader Mr. Steele. These students will learn how to do over 50 tricks by the end of the semester and master about 20 of them. We have 2 clubs, a beginner and an advanced. We are so lucky to have Mr. Nic!
#DDB #drdanielbright #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #21stcclc #cclc #yoyo #yoyoclub
Please congratulate Dr. Trish Alley for being awarded the Council for Exceptional Children, Arizona Outstanding Leadership Award! Please enjoy this wonderful video showcasing Dr. Alley and Cottonwood Education Services.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rV2yxco-CDGKpLsiCNagHdPZWH_QdutX/view
Oak Creek Elementary PTO allowed all staff and aids to choose 3 books from the Scholastic Book Fair to add to their classroom libraries!
#oakcreekschool #ocs #cornvilleaz #parentteacherorganization #pto #ocspto #scholasticbookfair #freebooks #classroomlibraries #booksforkids #teachergift #lifechangingeducation #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools
I want to highlight the Archery Club and the volunteers who help. Our kids know how to safely and respectfully handle the equipment in this club because of our community members and leaders.
We are so blessed we have such a great community. Our donors this year 1st is LISA they have asked "What can we do to help? They are even helping another school with their Archery program right now too. Sedona Schools donated gear which we are using at OC School. 7 Genesis compound bows, four Rinehart targets, Rim Country Archers president Steve Dockery personally went over each bow. They did any repairs needed and several members have donated money and building skills to make target stands.
Mr Day teaches the kids to be part of a team support each other and show respect for each other. Most importantly to have a safe but fun time shooting Archery. Our students in Archery learn leadership through respect.
Way to go!! OCS Archery.
#ocs #oakcreekschool #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cocsd #lifechangingeducation #21stcclc #cclc #archery #archeryincshool #
Subject: Thank You for Attending Student Conferences!
Dear Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Families,
I hope this message finds you well. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all
the families who took the time to attend the student conferences last week. Your
active participation and engagement play a crucial role in your child's academic
journey, and we truly appreciate your commitment to their success.
Your presence during these conferences creates a collaborative partnership
between home and school, fostering an environment where every student can
thrive. We value the opportunity to discuss your child's progress, share insights, and
set goals together.
If, for any reason, you were unable to complete our COCSD Family Survey during
this time, we kindly invite you to share your valuable feedback. Your insights are
instrumental in helping us enhance our programs and services. Your perspective
matters, and we want to ensure we are meeting the needs of our school community
effectively.
Please take a moment to complete the survey using the following link: Survey Link
Your feedback is crucial to our continuous improvement efforts, and we appreciate
your time and input.
Thank you once again for your active involvement in your child's education. We look
forward to your ongoing partnership as we work together to provide the best
learning experience for our students.
Kind regards,
Steve King, Superintendent
Dear COCSD Community,
On Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, the COCSD Governing Board finalized
superintendent contract negotiations with Mrs. Jessica Vocca, current Dr.
Daniel Bright Principal.
The board is committed to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership for
both Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School and the district as a whole while
Mrs. Vocca transitions into her new role as Superintendent.
Here are some important points regarding this transition:
See attached Letter from Board President
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18AmGPMUscLFYS_Fk0_Rn3zbf-ut1Qibo/view?usp=sharing
232 Oak Creek School students were able to pick out a book of their choice from the Scholastic Book Fair thanks to donations and grants given to Low Income Student Aid, Inc.! Every book fair purchase helps the school library get more books, so we consider this a double win!!
#lowincomestudentaidinc #lisa #lowincomecommunities #title1school #ruralarizona #cornvilleaz #oakcreekschool #ocs #scholasticbookfairs #scholasticbooks #directstudentaid #readingisfundamental #gift #nonprofit #donationsmakeadifference #booksforkids #schoollibrary #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #taxcreditdonations #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #communitysupport #communitypartnerships
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools has launched a new mobile app to help students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus from their phones. Most families use their phones as a primary means of communication, so we've created an app that is custom-built to your school for smartphones. On the app, your students, parents, and community can read the latest announcements, locate staff contact information, review upcoming events, and find important documents. The Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.
*. Stay up-to-date with school announcements
* Learn about upcoming events
*. Access needed contact information quickly
https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=MDllNjJlMDdhNzFkOGQ3YjdlYzJhZjIyNGE0MTAzODY
#cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #app #schoolapp
CCS 5th graders from Ms. Engle's class were hard at work this week putting together the new shed for the CCS garden/farm. Students were taught important life skills including reading directions, using tools, and working together to complete the project: way to go 5th Grade and Ms. Engle.
#ccs #cottonwoodcommunityschool #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation
Hello CCS and DDB families! Here are the new routes for Mud Turtle @ DDB and Bobcat @ CCS. If your previous stop is no longer a part of these routes, please find a different means of transportation as you reside within 1 mile of your school. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we try to align our bus services the best we can. If you are interested in becoming a bus driver for the school district, please visit our website at www.cocsd.us and click on Human Resources.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lPMk9sa3Czii7n331CZqWn4PPljzVePG3C74oi7CvHM/edit?usp=sharing
What an outstanding fundraiser we held here at MVP to support families in South Sudan without access to clean water! The fourth graders spent time reading, learning, and researching about water. Through their experiences, they decided to raise funds to support an organization that provides Wells for families Who have to walk Miles in miles before they can get to a water source. Many of these water sources are filled with disease and contamination. They reached out to their MVP families and had a dollar drive to raise money. In the three weeks during the fundraiser, they were able to raise $693! All of these funds will be sent to waterforsouthsudan.org, which donates 100% towards the building of wells. Thank you so much for all who helped to donate. Congratulations to the four classes that brought in the most money: Mrs. Reay, fourth grade, Mrs. Sanchez, sixth grade, Mrs. Zienka, third grade, and Mrs. Ozuna third grade. We are so proud of our community.
#mvp #mountainviewpreparatory #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #lifechangingeducation #fundraiser #sudanwater #communityservice
Mrs. Michelle is busy teaching our learners important life skills during her Kid Snack club and Coloring and Life Skills club. Last week she taught them how to sort, fold, and hang clothing and then put their skills to the test. The kids had so much fun pairing socks and figuring out hangers. Some other things they are learning is dental hygiene and how to make healthy choices. Thanks for helping our learners gain important skills!
#ccs #cottonwoodcommunityschool #lifechangingeducation #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cocsd #21stcclc #cclc #lifeskills
